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About The Role
As a Branch Manager within GSF Car Parts, you will manage the day‑to‑day functions of the branch, ensuring branch teams perform to the highest level and achieve KPI's through sales and service of products and effective stock movement.
Main Duties Include
* Lead, manage and motivate the branch team
* Set and monitor targets for individual team members and ensure they are sufficiently skilled
* Work with the Management Team to determine annual budget
* Liaise with the Product Management Department to ensure correct inventory levels with respect to type, quantity and quality to meet customer demand
* Compile, analyse and present management information as required
* Actively use reports, EMI and phone data to support growth
* Ensure the team is sufficiently skilled to maximise the return on incoming sales calls / counter sales
* Manage and be responsible for health and safety requirements of the branch in line with the company H&S Policy and any other HSE legislation
* Ensure the operational functions of the branch run smoothly
Working Hours
45 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working.
About You
We are looking for a high‑level, experienced Branch Manager who has a proven track record of staff development, previous management experience and a passion for sales. The ideal candidate will come from a FMCG background, or desirably within the automotive industry.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
* Experience of managing and motivating a diverse team
* Smart, well‑presented and of exceptional personal calibre
* Ability to set high standards
* Customer‑focused, driven to achieve and willing to go the extra mile
* Dynamic and outgoing with high energy levels
* Confident and capable of leading by example
* Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
* Good communicator and self‑aware
* Knowledge of MAM, Allicat desirable but not essential
What We’ll Offer
* Opportunity to earn a performance‑based bonus as part of this role
* 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
* Free flu vaccine
* Health & wellbeing tools
* Free support from pension experts
* Life assurance scheme
* Discounts from 100’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
* A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
* Paid time off to volunteer
* Training qualifications and career progression opportunities
About Us
GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. With over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million, we have been trading as a single brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support from procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. We also benefit from integrated IT systems, including our industry‑leading catalogue system Allicat, and access to the Group’s national garage programme Servicesure.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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